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Port of Urk

NLURK🇳🇱Netherlands

Port Location

About Port of Urk

Urk is a port located on the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands. It serves as a fishing harbor and handles fishing vessels.

Background
Urk is a municipality and a town in the Flevoland province in the center-north of the Netherlands with a population of 22,173 as of 2025. It is surrounded by the Noordoostpolder on land and is on the coast of the IJsselmeer. Urk was formerly an island in the Almere, an inland sea that would become part of the Zuiderzee in the 13th century after a series of incursions by the North Sea. The building of a dike from Lemmer in 1939 ended Urk's status as an island and connected it to the Dutch mainland.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-2m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2745928 →
Wikidata
Q273746 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.urk.nl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NLURK
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
North Sea
Latitude
52.6608°
Longitude
5.6201°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Urk?+
The approach to Urk is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Schokland Noordpunt Lighthouse at 5.8 NM to the E. Other aids include Blokzijl (11.4 NM ENE), Watum (18.6 NM S), Zeughoek (19.7 NM WNW), Enkhuizen (20.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Urk?+
The Port of Urk is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Urk?+
You can track vessels near Urk (NLURK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for NLURK on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Urk?+
The Port of Urk operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.